Setting up wireless printing for first time

I have a 3-year old Airport Extreme base station (compatible with 802.11b). I currently use it with several Mac laptops and one PC desktop to access the internet. I am buying a new laser printer and would like to print wirelessly. Will any printer work, or do I need to get one that is network ready? Will a laser all-in-one work?

keenpeach, Welcome to the discussion area!
Will any printer work...
No but many do.
...or do I need to get one that is network ready?
Not if you connect it to the USB port on the AirPort Extreme base station (AEBS).
Will a laser all-in-one work?
The USB port on the AEBS only supports printing... not scanning nor faxing.

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